#Gounsa
Charred ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colors that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples. Many of the buildings at the temple complex burned to the ground in South Korea's largest wildfire ever reut.rs/4c957rh
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.
reut.rs
March 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The 1,300-year-old Buddhist Gounsa temple was among the structures destroyed. The gilded Buddha, wrapped in fire-retardant blankets, survived.

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March 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A historic temple in South Korea built over a thousand years ago now lies in charred, black ruins, a haunting contrast to the vibrant colors that typically adorn the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples reut.rs/4c62E0J
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.
reut.rs
March 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
As if we needed another reminder of the cost of climate change
Historic Buddhist temple Gounsa incinerated in Uiseong wildfire
A massive wildfire that began in Uiseong county in North Gyeongsang has completely burned down Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple founded in A.D. 681 by monk Uisang during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. to ...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
“The fires gutted the 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong city”
March 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
March 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More on #BTS Namjoon’s donation for the recovery from KOR wildfires, damages on ancient temples, artifacts:
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📖 www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/a...

📖 www.bbc.com/news/live/c4...

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#RM
March 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
"After the war, the temple underwent reconstruction in 1695, but burned down in 1803 and 1835; thus, all current buildings dated from the 19th or 20th century."

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Gounsa - Wikipedia
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March 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Among the damaged sites was the thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, where Yeonsujeon Hall was destroyed. Fortunately, National Treasure No. 246, the Seated Stone Buddha, was safely relocated before flames arrived." #climateheritage #animism #NewAni

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Iconic "Mr. Sunshine" Filming Location Reduced to Ashes in Uiseong Wildfire
The devastating Uiseong wildfire has destroyed significant cultural landmarks, including a beloved Mr. Sunshine filming site.
kbizoom.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In pictures: Devastating scenes as South Korea wildfires rage on
In pictures: Devastating scenes as South Korea wildfires rage on
The inferno has destroyed the historic Gounsa Temple and is bearing down on two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Andong city.
www.channelnewsasia.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Coreia do Sul salva tesouros budistas de incêndios florestais que ameaçam templos .
Coreia do Sul salva tesouros budistas de incêndios florestais que ameaçam templos
Monges e funcionários se apressam para realocar artefatos históricos de valor inestimável e proteger os locais listados como patrimônio pela Unesco Os trabalhadores do milenário Templo Gounsa envolvem delicadamente uma estátua gigante do Buda com uma manta à prova de fogo. Horas depois, grande parte do templo arde com os incêndios florestais que já atingiram a Coreia do Sul e ameaçam seu patrimônio. Em todo o sudeste do país, monges e funcionários se apressam para realocar artefatos históricos de valor inestimável e proteger os locais listados pela Unesco dos incêndios que já destruíram milhares de hectares de floresta e causaram 24 mortes. No turístico vilarejo de Hahoe, protegido pela Unesco, os bombeiros e funcionários do patrimônio cultural borrifam água e produtos de proteção contra incêndio nos prédios com telhado de palha. — É muito desesperador e doloroso ver que se perdem templos com mais de mil anos — disse à AFP Deung-woon, um monge de 65 anos. Quando um de seus companheiros, Joung-ou, de 68 anos, soube que o Templo Gounsa tinha sido destruído pelas chamas, se sentiu "tão devastado que não conseguia voltar a si". O lado norte do templo se converteu em escombros carbonizados, segundo relatos dos repórteres da AFP. O gigantesco Buda dourado no centro do edifício sobreviveu graças à manta incombustível. — Faremos todo o possível para restaurar o templo — promete o monge Jpung-ou. Um monge observa um sino de templo rachado que restou após a maior parte dos edifícios terem sido reduzidos a cinzas por um incêndio florestal no Templo Gounsa, em Uiseong AFP Naturalmente vulnerável — Grande parte do patrimônio cultural da zona é inerentemente vulnerável aos incêndios — explica Lee Sang-hyun, professor de estudos de patrimônio cultural na Universidade Nacional de Gyeongkuk. A Unesco define a região de Hahoe como um "reflexo da distinta cultura aristocrática confucionista do início da dinastia Joseon (1392-1910)". — No entanto, esta localização torna o local mais vulnerável — explica o especialista. — É difícil aplicar medidas de proteção contra incêndio florestal. Sang-hyun explica que os incêndios florestais representam "uma ameaça significativa para a preservação destes tesouros culturais". — O uso predominante de madeira nas construções as fazem ainda mais vulneráveis aos incêndios — acrescenta. A vizinha Byeongsan Seowon também está incluída na lista de patrimônios da Unesco. Salvar ambos os lugares é uma prioridade para as autoridades sul-coreanas, disse à AFP um funcionário do Serviço de Patrimônio. — É impossível prever a situação atual devido aos ventos e as mudanças em outras condições, mas atualmente não há danos no vilarejo Hahoe — afirmou. Especialista em programas da Unesco, Byun Ji-hyun explica que se Hahoe for destruída pelo fogo, seu valor como patrimônio mundial pode ser significativamente comprometido. Além de dezenas de bombeiros, o Serviço de Patrimônio da Coreia enviou 750 funcionários para mover ou proteger urgentemente os tesouros antigos, caso eles não possam ser movidos. Até o momento, pelo menos 15 locais ou objetos considerados patrimônio nacional importante foram danificados e dois designados como 'tesouros nacionais' foram completamente destruídos. Centenas de itens foram levados para um local seguro, incluindo livros e outros itens do Templo Bongjeongsa em Andong. A agência "realizou inspeções no local para avaliar se os locais de patrimônio nacional estão em risco", disse em um comunicado: "A realocação urgente de bens culturais mantidos por templos e outras instituições está em andamento, mobilizando todos os funcionários disponíveis da Administração de Patrimônio Cultural e suas agências afiliadas".
dlvr.it
March 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires
South Korea wildfires: Gounsa temple is left in ruins
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated 'treasures.'
www.ctvnews.ca
March 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Dit soort natuurrampen maakt steeds vaker duidelijk hoe extreem de impact van klimaatverandering is. Erfgoed dat al ruim duizend jaar bestaat, wordt nu vernietigd door bosbranden. #klimaat #droogte

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Bosbrand in Zuid-Korea vernielt eeuwenoude tempel en bedreigt UNESCO-dorp
Een bosbrand in Zuid-Korea heeft de meer dan duizend jaar oude Gounsa-tempel verwoest. Het UNESCO-dorp Hahoe is geëvacueerd vanwege het oprukkende vuur.
www.nu.nl
March 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Media reported #BTS Namjoon also donated KRW100 million [USD68,204] for the recovery of the KOR wildfires.

He expressed gratitude to those working extinguishing the fire & in relief efforts.

The wildfires have destroyed some ancient temples, incl. 1,300 year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong.

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#RM
March 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
@AFP: VIDEO: Helicopters carrying water buckets douse wildfires near the centuries-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong, South Korea.

Authorities are struggling to control multiple wildfires in the southeast, which have been burning for days https://t.co/4itFirhQ10
March 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM

1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 people

The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong County, located more than 125 miles from Seoul, was completely burned to the ground with its ceremonial bell the only piece appearing somewhat intact.

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1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 people
A centuries-old Buddhist temple has been destroyed as South Korea struggles to contain ‘unprecedented’ wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast that have killed at least 18 people and threaten sever...
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March 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket. "It is very heartbreaking and painful to see the precious temples that are over a thousand years old being lost," Deung-woon, a 65-year-old monk told AF..
Workers save Buddha as S. Korea's wildfires raze ancient temple
www.yahoo.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples. Many of the buildings at the temple complex, first built by monks in the year 681, burned to ..
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
www.yahoo.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM